Programme Assistant – International Fundraising Programme

Central London | £30,444

About the role

Amnesty International is looking for a Programme Assistant/Coordinator to join its International Fundraising Programme Team. The post will be responsible for supporting the International Project Unit in the management of large grants, developing and maintaining administrative and financial systems and coordinating communications both within the team and throughout the organization. The post will also provide day-to-day administrative support to the Programme Director, such as dealing with enquiries and correspondence, maintaining records of team expenses and researching donors.

About you

You will have a background in providing administrative and communications support to a team or a senior manager and have experience in liaising between teams in a large international office. You will bring a strong understanding of NGOs and grant fundraising along with excellent numerical, budgetary and communications skills. You must be an organised and efficient team player with excellent excel skills who is able to work with competing priorities.

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of almost three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.amnesty.org/jobs

Closing date: 25th September 2011

CVs will not be accepted.